I use living models as references for my work (both family/friends & paid models) I photograph my models with quick cellphone snaps or by setting up a professional photo studio shoot. #traditionalart #artsky #artist #commissions #bookart

My January commissions are full. I’m now accepting Feb coms. #commissions #portraitcommission #characterart #fanartcommissions #bookart #fanart #portraits #oilpainting anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com?section_id=5...

A few weeks ago I asked on another page which 3 fanart paintings they’d like to see me make. Wicked fanart was one picked! Borrowing imagery from the movies, I created this original design. 11x14” oil painting Once this painting is fully dry and varnished, it’ll be available for purchase. #fanart

A HUGE thank you to the galleries, museums and publications that have shown and sold my work this year. As a fulltime artist, I rely heavily on the professional art community. Thank you for a beautiful year.

You can’t know how much your support means to me. You’ve followed my account, liked my posts, commented lovely things, purchased & commissioned art, and just shown up again &again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Happy Holidays! With all my love, Anita #artist #traditionalart #oilpainting

I just realized that I’ve painted 12 commissions in the last month! That is the most I’ve ever done in such a short period of time. #art #artcommission #oilpainting #artists #fanart #portraitpainting

A large commission. 18x24” oil painting. Painting was made by copying the client’s photo. I don’t often do landscape painting but it’s nice to take a break from portraits sometimes. #art #landscapepainting #oilpainting #traditionalart

I ended up do several fanart commissions in the last month. It’s been fun to do something a little different. Each of these was a commissioned oil painting. #fanart #artist #commissions #traditionalart

I was honored to paint this commission. This lovely woman passed away from cancer recently. Her brother commissioned me to paint this for their mother. #artsky #traditionalart #portraitpainting #commissionedart

Happy St Nikolaus Day! My family is from Bavaria. Kids put shoes out on Dec5. In the night St Nikolaus leaves treats&gifts in the shoes of good children to find on Dec6. The demon, Krampus, stuffs naughty kids into his sack, never to be seen again. #krampus #stnikolaus #art #traditionalart #folklore

Giveaway for authors! I’m giving a free Commission of your original character(Painting will be made in Jan.) winner will send me a detailed description of character(no nsfw)Any genre. You’ll get jpg& physical painting. Only followers eligible. Just comment below #indieauthor #characterart #writer

For GivingTuesday I’m giving to U! A free 11x14” fanart portrait commission! U pick the subject! Comment below to enter: must be one of my followers.If you win the random drawing, send photo portrait you’d like to have a painting of (No NSFW) painted in January! The paintings posted are examples#art

November was a crazy art making month for me. From commissioned fan art, Jesus art, ink drawings/paintings (commissioned portrait and mini fairytale art) I was all over the place artistically 😂 #tradionalart #art #portraitpainting #artsky #oilpainting #inkdrawing #artist #fanart

Have you taken advantage of my sale yet? I love packaging orders. It’s the step on my process- when the artwork stops being “mine” and now belongs to someone else. It means so much to me. anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com #smallbusiness #artist #traditionalart #oilpainting #womenowned #art #cybermonday

I’m just a girl, standing in front of Bluesky, asking you to shop my art sale. anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com . #traditionalart #artist #buysmall #supportart #art #painter

“Death and the Maiden” 14x11” original unframed painting on super sale in my shop for only $100 anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com/listing/4401... #traditionalart #oilpainting #artsale

Super Sale in my shop Small Business Saturday - Cyber Monday! anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com #traditionalart #blankcards #cybermonday #smallbusinesssaturday #art

The second fanart commission I recently had. 12x18” oil on canvas. #fanart #art #traditionalart #theshining #movieart #oilpainting

Okay. I realize this is pretty different for me. And I know I’ve been saying that I wouldn’t do fanart commissions… but I caved😂. I accepted two fanart commissions recently. Here’s the first: Harley Quinn 11x14” oil on canvas. #fanart #traditionalart #art #portrait #commissionedart

Getting artwork ready for shipping will always be exciting. It never gets old. Thank you for loving my art, thank you for trusting me, thank you for supporting real artists and buying real art. anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com #art #traditionalart #supportwomen #noAI

I’m experiencing a week that’s just been extra filled with patriarchal garbage. So I decided to offer this original painting for only $50 &free shipping in the US for my sisters out there that are struggling w/ their own journeys. I see you! #artsky #art anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com/listing/1105...

I was on Etsy & all character commissions I saw were using AI; lying about it or using deceptive language. They were offering very low prices & faster turn around times than I could ever compete with. Please choose real artists #indieauthors #authors anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com/listing/4387...

“Rune” character Art from “The Broken Kingdoms” book series by author LJ Andrews . 8x10” oil painting I’m accepting commissions for character art. . #characterart #traditionalart #bookart #art #indieauthor #portraitpainting #fantasybook #bookart

I’m doing portrait commissions between now and the end of Nov. I’m only choosing 5 to make. Post a profile photo along w/ a list of things they are interested in. $200 via Venmo. Original artwork unframed! No AI! Made with graphite, black ink & walnut ink, and black & white acrylic. #art #portrait

I’ll choose 5 people to make portraits of in this style done by end of Nov. Each is $200unframed. Comment a profile photo of the person whose portrait you want &tell me what other imagery you’d like. I’ll pick the 5 portraits that I’d like to do. If I pick you, send me payment via Venmo. #fantasyart

A portrait of my DIL. She was definitely meant to be the heroine in a world full of dragons and swords. Mixed media ink drawing/painting #fantasyart #portraitpainting #inkdrawing #artsky #artist #art #traditionalart

My daughter-in-law asked me to paint a landscape of Terrasen from the Throne of Glass book series for her. 11x14” oil painting #booksky #fantasyart #traditionalart #art #fantasybook #throneofglass #sarahjmass

Calling all Indy Authors! I’ve opened up my commissions for character art. See link for details. #indyauthor #booksky #bookart #selfpublished #authors #fantasybook anitaeralieschleyart.etsy.com/listing/4387...

This painting is available! #fantasyart #blueskyart #art #artist #blueskyartist www.eracontemporary.com/collect/p/a-...

Three places that currently have some of my artwork available for purchase. Through both Era Contemporary and The Compass Gallery, artwork can be purchased online. However, the Springville Museum (show opening Oct 15) only has in person purchasing. #artwork #artist #traditionalart #painting

Book review featuring my fanart Six of Crows Duology 5⭐️ Had me laughing at some parts & crying at others. Story follows 6 characters & their complex traumatic histories. Together they find healing, friendship and even love while pulling off some epic heists w/ unique magic (YA fantasy) #bookreview

Death and The Maiden 11x14” Inspired by the original painting with the same name by Marianne Stokes in 1908. I painted my own version with a contemporary look. Swipe to see the original painting by Stokes. Shoutout to my nieces for modeling for me. #artist #painting #traditionalart #artsky

Character Art Karson from The Fall of Kingdoms book series by Andy Lee Barnes 8x10” oil painting #booksky #romantasybook #fantasybook #artsky #artist #art #traditionalart

Excerpt from artist statement: There have always been uncomfortable parts of my religion. I used to be able to tuck those things away & hope that someday it’ll make sense. But as years go, things are no longer willing to stay tucked away. Instead my religious foundation is vanishing. #artsky #art

In Hinduism the white lotus is a symbol of knowledge. I thought it appropriate to paint one on this book stack painting. 5x7” oil painting on board . #booksky #artsky #traditionalart #art #bookreaders

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. I drove the loop in June, stopping often to take photos. I have been slowly making paintings from those photos. There are a lot of negatives that can be said about Utah but it is undeniably one of the most beautiful states in our country . #artsky #artist #art #traditionalart

I bought a box of pears and decided they were too beautifully wonky shaped to go unpainted. 5x7 oil on board #artsky #blueskyartist #traditionalart #stilllifepainting

Ever felt that there was something wrong with U? U don’t fit in. U try to change. Nothing works. Then something happens. Maybe U meet a like minded person. Maybe U learn something new. But most importantly, U realize there was never anything wrong with U. U just weren’t where U belong #artsky #art

Today’s feature is an excerpt from Nancy L. Penrose’s essay, “In a Labyrinth, Time is Suspended.” Link here: turningleafjournal.com/2025/06/01/n... We commission at least 1 original piece of artwork per issue & worked with Artist @anitaeralieschley.bsky.social to create this one

Review 2/5 MA Romantasy, very formulaic -weakMFC & toughMMC shadowdaddy enemy to lovers -MFC forced into trial, gets strong & discovers hidden powers & destiny -formulaic friendships, relationships too predictable -interesting concept of afterlife Fast mindless reading to pass the time #bookreview

Review 4⭐️ Norse mythology based Open door romantacy series for MA readers -multiple POV characters w/ their own interesting stories & arcs -magic -multiple villains -mysterious dark magic -secret identities -oppressive kingdom/tyranny -monsters -rebellion -cliffhanger #bookreview #fantasy #booksky

As the US enters the war between Israel & Iran, I’m seeing another surge of antiMuslim sentiment. There are MILLIONS that follow Islam. Extremist groups are a small minority. Most Muslims denounce the actions of terrorists as anti Islam. My grandfather was Muslim. I have no tolerance for ignorance.

review 4.5/5⭐️ -fan/Scifi -apocalypse -survival -unique magic -unique cultures/races -ancient artifacts -motherdaughter conflict -fascinating characters -looking for connections -hopeful ending & found family -trigger: violence against children -.5 not all questions answered #bookreview #booksky

Know what these paintings have in common? All were commissioned! My commissions are open again Types of com seen: Portrait Poem&memoir illustration Vacation spot Favorite flower Book places imagination Painting made for large print order(I still have original) -Have an idea? Let’s talk #art #artsky

A small fanart oil painting for Project Hail Mary. 5/5⭐️ Hard Scifi
World Ending Crisis
Government secrets 
Loner
Physics/math/bio molecular biology etc
Unlikely friendship 
Found family
Perfect Ending #booksky #Bookreview #scifi #traditionalart

I’ve read 35 books so far this year & my favorites so far in order: -Project Hail Mary/Andy Weir/Hard Scifi -Defiant/Brandon Sanderson/YA scifi -Aelfyn Archives series/Samantha Amstutz/Romantasy -The Fifth Season/N.K. Jemisin/HighFantasy Have you read any of the books below? #booksky #bookreview

Abish 11x14” One of the 3 women mentioned by name in scriptures I grew up reading. It was many years before I noticed the now glaring absence of women. I painted all 3. I can’t listen to the justifications for the absence of women anymore. I’m shocked by how long I listened. #womensvoices #Art

Review 3/5 Dark fantasy/horror 3 ⭐️ because enjoyed the first 3/4 & writing -loved fairytale/folklore style -the ending completely fell apart for me. Thought Slewfoot’s actions took opposite turn from leadup. Abitha lost compassion. Edward’s story came to nothing. #bookreview #fantasybook #booksky

Book 1 of 3 review 4/5 Great story a bit too heavy for me triggers: child abuse,death & murder -apocalyptic event -fascinating world, cultures People born with unique abilities, some dangerous -story follows 3 MFCs -unique writing style -MA rating #bookreview #fantasy #booksky #fantasybookreview

Over the last few years I’ve been working on a personal project making portraits and telling the stories of my ancestors. Trump’s meeting with Merz and implying Merz would be sad about the end of Nazi Germany is absolutely insulting. A US president should be able to think beyond stereotypes.